IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Data Governance Quality Index(DGQI):
- DGQI survey was conducted by Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office
- It assess different Ministries/Departments’ performance on the implementation of Central Sector Schemes and Centrally Sponsored Schemes to give ranking.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
- Data Governance Quality Index (DGQI) survey was conducted by Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO), Niti Aayog to assess different Ministries/Departments’ performance on the implementation of Central Sector Schemes (CS) and Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS).
- Objective: To drive healthy competition among them and promote cooperative peer learning from best practices.
- Benefits: Improve the implementation framework of government policies, schemes and programmes to achieve the desired goals.
- Six major themes of DGQI: Data Generation; Data Quality; Use of Technology; Data Analysis, Use and Dissemination; Data Security and HR Capacity and Case Studies.
- Ministries/Departments were classified in six categories: Administrative, Strategic, Infrastructure, Social, Economic and Scientific.
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Solution (c)
- Data Governance Quality Index (DGQI) survey was conducted by Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO), Niti Aayog to assess different Ministries/Departments’ performance on the implementation of Central Sector Schemes (CS) and Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS).
- Objective: To drive healthy competition among them and promote cooperative peer learning from best practices.
- Benefits: Improve the implementation framework of government policies, schemes and programmes to achieve the desired goals.
- Six major themes of DGQI: Data Generation; Data Quality; Use of Technology; Data Analysis, Use and Dissemination; Data Security and HR Capacity and Case Studies.
- Ministries/Departments were classified in six categories: Administrative, Strategic, Infrastructure, Social, Economic and Scientific.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Atal Tunnel:
- Atal Tunnel connects Solang Valley near Manali to Sissu in Lahaul and Spiti district.
- It is constructed under Pir panjal range
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
- Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh’s Rohtang, which connects Solang Valley near Manali to Sissu in Lahaul and Spiti district.
- It is the 9-km-long tunnel is constructed under the Pir Panjal range.
- It has been named after former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee and will be the world’s longest highway tunnel above the altitude of 10,000 feet (3000 metres).
- It was scheduled to be completed by May 2020, in a revised estimate, but the Covid-19 pandemic pushed back the completion by a few months due to lockdown conditions.
- Vehicles can travel at a maximum speed of 80 km per hour. Up to 1,500 trucks and 3,000 cars are expected to use it per day when the situation gets to normal.
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Solution (c)
- Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh’s Rohtang, which connects Solang Valley near Manali to Sissu in Lahaul and Spiti district.
- It is the 9-km-long tunnel is constructed under the Pir Panjal range.
- It has been named after former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee and will be the world’s longest highway tunnel above the altitude of 10,000 feet (3000 metres).
- It was scheduled to be completed by May 2020, in a revised estimate, but the Covid-19 pandemic pushed back the completion by a few months due to lockdown conditions.
- Vehicles can travel at a maximum speed of 80 km per hour. Up to 1,500 trucks and 3,000 cars are expected to use it per day when the situation gets to normal.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Bilateral naval Exercise, Bongosagar takes place between India and which country?
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Solution (a)
- The second edition of Exercise Bongosagar, bilateral naval exercise between India and Bangladesh, is scheduled to commence in Northern Bay of Bengal on 3rd October 2020.
- Its first edition was held in 2019.
- Aim: To develop interoperability and joint operational skills through the conduct of a wide spectrum of maritime exercises and operations.
- Participants: Naval ships from both the countries along with the maritime patrol aircraft and helicopters will be participating in the exercise.
- It will be followed by the 3rd edition of India-Bangladesh Coordinated Patrol (IN-BN CORPAT), wherein both countries will undertake joint patrolling along the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).
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Solution (a)
- The second edition of Exercise Bongosagar, bilateral naval exercise between India and Bangladesh, is scheduled to commence in Northern Bay of Bengal on 3rd October 2020.
- Its first edition was held in 2019.
- Aim: To develop interoperability and joint operational skills through the conduct of a wide spectrum of maritime exercises and operations.
- Participants: Naval ships from both the countries along with the maritime patrol aircraft and helicopters will be participating in the exercise.
- It will be followed by the 3rd edition of India-Bangladesh Coordinated Patrol (IN-BN CORPAT), wherein both countries will undertake joint patrolling along the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
which of the following is known as the period of decreased solar activity?
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Solution (a)
- Grand solar minima occur when several solar cycles exhibit lesser than average activity for decades or centuries. Solar cycles still occur during these grand solar minimum periods but are at a lower intensity than usual
- This period of decreased solar activity is known as the Modern Grand Solar Minimum that will last from 2020 to 2053.
- This is done by observing the number of Sunspots at any given time.
- The number of sunspots is directly proportional to solar activity.
- More Sunspots mean more solar activity.
- The last time such an event occurred was during the Maunder Minimum, from 1645 CE to 1710 CE.
Impact
- The surface temperatures on Earth may go down during the Modern Grand Solar Minimum due to a 70% reduction in solar magnetic activity.
- Variations in solar irradiance will lead to heating of the upper layer of the Earth’s atmosphere and influences the transport of solar energy towards the planet’s surface.
- Decreased solar activity has complex impacts on the abundance of ozone in the Earth’s atmosphere
- It also affects the climatic cycles of Earth such as the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO).
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Solution (a)
- Grand solar minima occur when several solar cycles exhibit lesser than average activity for decades or centuries. Solar cycles still occur during these grand solar minimum periods but are at a lower intensity than usual
- This period of decreased solar activity is known as the Modern Grand Solar Minimum that will last from 2020 to 2053.
- This is done by observing the number of Sunspots at any given time.
- The number of sunspots is directly proportional to solar activity.
- More Sunspots mean more solar activity.
- The last time such an event occurred was during the Maunder Minimum, from 1645 CE to 1710 CE.
Impact
- The surface temperatures on Earth may go down during the Modern Grand Solar Minimum due to a 70% reduction in solar magnetic activity.
- Variations in solar irradiance will lead to heating of the upper layer of the Earth’s atmosphere and influences the transport of solar energy towards the planet’s surface.
- Decreased solar activity has complex impacts on the abundance of ozone in the Earth’s atmosphere
- It also affects the climatic cycles of Earth such as the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO).
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements
- Wildlife Week is celebrated every year in India between October 1 and 8.
- The annual theme of the campaign is “Life Below Water: For people and planet”
Which of the above statements is/are Incorrect?
Correct
Solution (b)
- Wildlife Week is celebrated every year in India between October 1 and 8.
- The annual theme of the campaign is to promote the preservation of fauna – i.e. animal life.
- Wildlife Week was conceptualized in 1952 with the overall goal of raising awareness to serve the long-term goal of safeguarding the lives of wildlife through critical action.
- In addition, the Indian Government established an Indian Board of Wild Life which works to improve awareness towards the preservation of wildlife.
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Solution (b)
- Wildlife Week is celebrated every year in India between October 1 and 8.
- The annual theme of the campaign is to promote the preservation of fauna – i.e. animal life.
- Wildlife Week was conceptualized in 1952 with the overall goal of raising awareness to serve the long-term goal of safeguarding the lives of wildlife through critical action.
- In addition, the Indian Government established an Indian Board of Wild Life which works to improve awareness towards the preservation of wildlife.
